Italian Review Quiz

Charlotte is learning Italian. Which of the following words is an adjective in Italian?

• Genitori

• Allegro

• Nonna

• Zio

Answer explanation

In Italian, 'Allegro' means 'happy' and is an adjective. 'Genitori' (parents), 'Nonna' (grandmother), and 'Zio' (uncle) are nouns, making 'Allegro' the correct choice.

Abigail is learning Italian and wants to know which word means "grandmother" in Italian. Can you help her?

• Nonna

• Mamma

• Sorella

• Zia

Answer explanation

In Italian, the word "Nonna" specifically means "grandmother." The other options refer to different family members: "Mamma" means mother, "Sorella" means sister, and "Zia" means aunt.

During a Spanish class, Michael learned that "alto" means what in English?

• Short

• Tall

• Happy

• Sad

Answer explanation

In English, "alto" translates to "tall," referring to height. The other options do not relate to this meaning.

During a language class, David was asked: What is the Italian word for "brother"?

• Zio

• Fratello

• Papà

• Nonna

Answer explanation

The Italian word for "brother" is "fratello." The other options mean "uncle" (zio), "dad" (papà), and "grandmother" (nonna), making "fratello" the correct choice.

Michael is learning Italian and wants to know which word means "house" in Italian. Can you help him?

• Casa

• Mamma

• Sorella

• Zio

Answer explanation

The Italian word for "house" is "casa." The other options, "mamma" (mother), "sorella" (sister), and "zio" (uncle), do not mean house.

Abigail is learning Italian and wants to know the meaning of the verb "AVERE". What does it mean?

• To be

• To have

• To do

• To make

Answer explanation

The verb "AVERE" in Italian translates to "to have" in English. It is commonly used to indicate possession or to form compound tenses, distinguishing it from other verbs like "to be" or "to do".

Emma is introducing herself to a new friend. How does she say "I am fourteen years old" in Italian using AVERE?

• Io sono quattordici anni.

• Io ho quattordici anni.

• Io faccio quattordici anni.

• Io vado quattordici anni.

Answer explanation

In Italian, age is expressed using the verb 'avere' (to have). Therefore, the correct phrase is 'Io ho quattordici anni,' meaning 'I am fourteen years old.' The other options use incorrect verbs for stating age.

Isla is learning Italian and wants to know the verb for "to do" or "to make". What is it?

• ESSERE

• AVERE

• FARE

• STARE

Answer explanation

The Italian verb for "to do" or "to make" is "FARE." The other options, "ESSERE" (to be), "AVERE" (to have), and "STARE" (to stay), do not convey the same meaning.

Nora is introducing herself at a medical conference. How does she say "I am a doctor" in Italian using FARE?

• Io sono medico.

• Io faccio il medico.

• Io ho medico.

• Io vado medico.

Answer explanation

In Italian, to express being a doctor using 'fare', you say 'Io faccio il medico.' This translates to 'I do the doctor,' which is the correct way to convey the profession, unlike the other options.

Completa con il verbo "ESSERE".

Avery e Jackson _____________- amici.

Answer explanation

La frase richiede il verbo 'essere' nella forma corretta per la prima persona plurale. 'Io e Luigi' è un soggetto plurale, quindi si usa 'siamo'. La risposta corretta è 'siamo'.